• Salary (above award) + superannuation + location allowance + annual Award return airfare to Perth after 12 months’ service + air-conditioning subsidy between October and March as per Policy + wellness allowance on private health / medical cover + Annual leave (5 weeks with leave loading)
• Opportunity to live and work in the Pilbara
• 76 hours per fortnight
• Option to access a range of other generous salary sacrifice opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

The Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded community organisation that provides a range of free services which include legal advice, financial counselling, tenancy advocacy and support, domestic violence advocacy and support, migrant settlement and disability advocacy services. PCLS is a well-established and highly valued part of the Pilbara social infrastructure with offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland and Newman.

This position will give you the opportunity to live and work in the Pilbara that has a unique identity with a rich heritage and culture, in particular its diverse Indigenous and multi-cultural heritage.

This position is responsible for providing information, legal advice, casework and education across legal issues such as family and de facto law, child protection, criminal injuries compensation and restraining orders.

To be considered for interview this position you must possess the following five (5) essential requirements:

1. Current unrestricted Western Australia legal practicing certificate with a minimum of two (2) years’ post-admission experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in Family Law.
3. Demonstrated skills in working with, and knowledge of, Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and other data base entry systems.
4. High quality case management skills.
5. High level, interpersonal and written communication skills. Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.

The following five (6) qualifications, experience, and qualities are highly desirable:

1. Experience in Protection and Care matters, Restraining Order matters , wills and estate matters and Criminal Injuries Compensation applications.
2. The ability to interact sensitively and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and CALD clients, community groups, Government and Non-Government agencies.
3. A socio-historical understanding of Aboriginal cultures and an understanding of issues facing Aboriginal people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
4. Previous involvement in the Community Legal Sector and knowledge of CLASS database.
5. A strong commitment to social justice and access to justice issues.

Please note that the advertisement may close earlier if a potential suitable candidate is found.